Structural equation modeling for influencing factors with quality care behavior among nursing assistants: a cross-sectional study.

Background: This study aimed to assess quality care behavior among nursing assistants and investigate potential influencing pathways based on the capability opportunity motivation-behavior (COM-B) model. Nursing assistants are the frontline staff responsible for most residents' daily care, and their care behaviors are closely associated with residents' quality of life.

Methods: A cross-sectional research methodology was implemented, and data were collected on demographic and sociological information, nursing assistants' quality care behaviors, care knowledge and skills, attitude toward older people, organizational climate, social support, work need satisfaction, and self-efficacy.

Motivations and strategies of voluntary service for urban home-based older adults provided by volunteers with nursing background: a qualitative study.

Background: With the acceleration of population aging, it becomes increasingly difficult to meet the complex needs of older adults living in communities. Although volunteering is an important resource in addressing the aging crisis, the lack of clear motivations and finely-tuned strategic guidance present obstacles. This study aims to understand the motivations and strategies involved in voluntary service for urban home-based older adults provided by volunteers with a nursing background.

Effects of Sugarcane/Peanut Intercropping on Root Exudates and Rhizosphere Soil Nutrient.

Intercropping can enable more efficient resource use and increase yield. Most current studies focus on the correlation between soil nutrients and crop yield under intercropping conditions. However, the mechanisms related to root exudates and soil nutrients remain unclear.

The humanistic care ability of nurses in 27 provinces in China: a multi-center cross-sectional study.

Background: Currently, studies found that the humanistic care ability of nurses is at low level in China, resulting in patients' concerns and dissatisfaction regarding the lack of empathy among nurses. We aimed to explore the factors that influence nurses' humanistic care ability, providing a new perspective on improving patient satisfaction and promote high quality medical services.

Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional study recruited nurses from tertiary and secondary hospitals in China between July 2022 and August 2022.

Emergency patients' satisfaction with humanistic caring and its associated factors in Chinese hospitals: a multi-center cross-sectional study.

Purpose: Humanistic caring in clinical practice is important for quality care and patient satisfaction. This study aimed to assess patient satisfaction with humanistic care for emergency patients in China and its associated factors.

Methods: From October 2023 to December 2023, a multi-center cross-sectional survey was conducted across 28 provinces and 87 hospitals in China, using a sampling method for inpatients in emergency department.

Identification of formation mechanism and key elements of quality geriatric care behavior of nursing assistants in nursing homes: a grounded theory study.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the key elements and develop a formation mechanism model of quality geriatric care behavior for nursing assistants.

Methods: This qualitative research employed the strategy of grounded theory proposed by Strauss and Corbin. Furthermore, the data was collected by participatory observation and semi-structured interviews.

Isoprenoid emissions from Schima superba and Cunninghamia lanceolata: Their responses to elevated temperature by two warming facilities.

Isoprenoids (including isoprene (ISO) and monoterpenes (MTs)) are the majority of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) which are important carbon-containing secondary metabolites biosynthesized by organisms, especially plant in terrestrial ecosystem. Results of the warming effects on isoprenoid emissions vary within species and warming facilities, and thus conclusions remain controversial. In this study, two typical subtropical tree species seedlings of Schima superba and Cunninghamia lanceolata were cultivated under three conditions, namely no warming (CK) and two warming facilities (with infrared radiators (IR) and heating wires (HW)) in open top chamber (OTC), and the isoprenoid emissions were measured with preconcentor-GC-MS system after warming for one, two and four months.

Scope and inclination of voluntary service for urban community-living older adults provided by volunteers with nursing background: A qualitative study.

Background: With the growing challenge of an aging population, addressing the needs of elderly individuals who face living difficulties and lack family support becomes increasingly difficult. Volunteer services are crucial in this context, yet their effectiveness is hindered by unclear service scopes and uncertain volunteer inclinations.

Aim: To explore the role and specific preference of volunteers with nursing backgrounds in support of older adults living in the urban community.

An analysis of the influencing factors of depression in older adults under the home care model.

Objectives: To explore and analyze the influencing factors of depression in older adults living at home, so as to propose suggestions for improving the quality of older adults living at home.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on 498 older adults living at home based on questionnaire survey on the general information, daily living ability, health status, and care perception (including self-care, care for cohabitants, and care for non-cohabitants) of older adults living at home, as well as their willingness to help each other, and analyzed the influencing factors of depression among older adults living at home.

Results: The results showed a willingness to help older adults, self-care, and total activities of daily living (ADL), health status was an influential factor for depression in older adults ( < 0.

Nurse managers' perceptions and experiences of caring behavior for clinical nurses: a multicenter survey.

Background: Humanistic care management is a necessary measure to improve the motivation and initiative of clinical nurses and is the foundation to improve the quality of nursing. Understanding the current status and identifying the influencing factors that promote or hinder humanistic care behaviors is essential. This study investigated the current status and experiences of nurse managers' caring behaviors toward clinical nurses.

Transient interaction effects of temperature and light intensity on isoprene and monoterpene emissions from Schima superba and Phoebe bournei.

Biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) (such as isoprene (ISO) and monoterpenes (MTs)) emissions from plants play a great role in the atmospheric chemistry. Now frequency of dramatic changes of weather such as transient temperature changing increases, most current studies focus on the effects of simulating climate change (long-term) on BVOC emissions. While studies of transient effects on that are less reported.

Experiences of older people, healthcare providers and caregivers on implementing person-centered care for community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.

Background: Person-centered care (PCC) is a critical approach to improving the quality of care for community-dwelling older people. Old-age care services could be provided according to older peoples' choices, needs, and preferences. The purpose of this study was to synthesize research evidence on the experiences of older people, healthcare providers, and caregivers with PCC and to identify the enablers and barriers to implementing PCC for community-dwelling older people.

Nursing assistants' knowledge, attitudes and training needs regarding urinary incontinence in nursing homes: a mixed-methods study.

Background: Urinary incontinence is an increasingly common problem, especially among older people in nursing homes. Nursing assistants are the leading workforce in nursing homes, and their knowledge and attitudes regarding urinary incontinence have garnered considerable attention in the context of aging in China. However, most previous studies on this issue have focused on registered nurses.

Nursing Home Residents' Perceptions of Challenges and Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic in China.

Older people in nursing homes are at a high risk of being infected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). They also experienced nursing home lockdowns that harm their psychological wellbeing. Better support for this vulnerable population requires understanding their perceptions of challenges and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perspectives of older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers on frailty screening in primary care: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.

Background: Screening is often recommended as a first step in frailty management. Many guidelines call to implicate frailty screening into practice in the primary care setting. However, few countries or organizations implement it.

Enablers and barriers to implementing care quality improvement program in nursing homes in China.

Objective: To explore the perspectives of key stakeholders on necessary factors to implement care quality improvement program.

Methods: We conducted qualitative descriptive research in eight nursing homes in four major prefecture-level cities of Changsha, Xiangtan, Zhuzhou, and Yueyang. Data of 50 clinical nurses and 64 nurse assistants were included and analyzed.

Impact of Pain and Psychosocial Factors on Frailty Among Older Adults With Physical Functional Limitations: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aims: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of frailty and pain among older adults with physical functional limitations in China. We also assessed the impact of pain and psychosocial determinants on frailty among this vulnerable population.

Design: This study was a cross-sectional study.

A qualitative study of the first batch of medical assistance team's first-hand experience in supporting the nursing homes in Wuhan against COVID-19.

Background: The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has global impact, Wuhan in Hubei province is a high-risk area. And the older people in nursing homes are the most susceptible group to COVID-19. The aim of this study was to describe the practice and experience of the first-line medical team, to provide insights of coping with COVID-19 in China.

Quality of care in Hunan Province nursing homes: relationship to staffing and organizational climate.

Our objective was to examine the quality of care perceived by nursing staff and its relationship with the staffing and organizational climate in nursing homes. The participants in this cross-sectional study included 358 nursing staff from 26 nursing homes in Hunan Province, China. This study found that the interaction effect between nursing staff to resident ratio and physician to resident ratio exerted a significant effect on quality of care (p < 0.

Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Cognitive and Physical Function in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: Systematic Review.

Background: Individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia have impaired physical and cognitive functions, leading to a reduced quality of life compared with those without such impairment. Exergaming, which is defined as a combination of exercise and gaming, is an innovative, fun, and relatively safe way to exercise in a virtual reality or gaming environment. Therefore, exergaming may help people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia to overcome obstacles that they may experience regarding regular exercise and activities.

Malnutrition and its associated factors among elderly Chinese with physical functional dependency.

Objective: To assess the prevalence and to identify the associated factors of malnutrition among elderly Chinese with physical functional dependency.

Design: Face-to-face interviews using standardised questionnaires were conducted to collect demographic information, health-related issues and psychosocial status. Physical function was measured by the Barthel Index (BI), and nutrition status was assessed by the Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form.